Effective Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Welcome to Cold! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our app, Cold (“App”). This Policy is in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
• Username: Used to identify your account within our App.
• Name: Used for personalization and to identify users.
• Email Address: Used for account creation, communication, and support.
• Contacts: If you choose to share your contacts, we may collect contact information to enhance your user experience (e.g., to connect with friends or recommend connections).
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
• Web Traffic Data: We collect information on your usage of the App, including pages visited and time spent on the App.
• Cookies: We use cookies to track your session, remember preferences, and enhance your user experience.
• Session Tracking: We track your session data to improve our services and provide you with a seamless experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
• To provide and improve our services.
• To personalize your experience.
• To communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials.
• To connect you with other users, if you choose to share your contacts.
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve the App.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with third parties in the following situations:
• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who help us operate our App, such as hosting, analytics, and communication services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Use of Google Login
Our App allows you to log in using your Google account. If you choose to log in with Google, we will collect your Google account information, including your email address and profile information. This information will be used to facilitate your login process and enhance your experience with our App. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for more details on how Google handles your information.
Google Workspace APIs are not used to develop, improve, or train generalized/non-personalized AI and/or ML models.
The app does not transfer Google user data to third-party AI tools, and that the transfer is not for generalized/ non-personalized AI/ML models.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 CalOPPA Compliance
In accordance with CalOPPA, we will:
• Identify the categories of personally identifiable information that we collect.
• Provide a link to our Privacy Policy on our homepage or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our App.
• Indicate how users can review and make changes to their personal information.
5.2 CCPA Compliance
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. However, we do not sell personal data.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
5.3 GDPR Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
• Right to Access: You have the right to access your personal data that we process.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Retention of Your Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights under applicable privacy laws, please contact us at:
Cold
c@cold.app
This Privacy Policy is designed to be comprehensive and compliant with CalOPPA, CCPA, and GDPR. However, it is advisable to have a legal professional review this policy to ensure it meets all applicable legal requirements for your specific situation and location.